Special Edition Length

Features
- Angle Displacement Measurement
- Bends and Flexes physically with motion device
- Possible Uses
- Robotics
- Gaming (Virtual Motion)
- Medical Devices
- Computer Peripherals
- Musical Instruments
- Physical Therapy
- Simple Construction
- Low Profile

Mechanical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

-Life Cycle: >1 million

-Height: 0.43mm (0.017")
-Temperature Range: -35C to +80C

-Flat Resistance: 25K Ohms

-Resistance Tolerance: 30%
-Bend Resistance Range: 45K to 125K Ohms
(depending on bend radius)
-Power Rating : 0.50 Watts continuous. 1 Watt
Peak

Dimensional Diagram - Stock Flex Sensor

PART LENGTH
73.66 [2.900]
ACTIVE LENGTH
55.37 [2.180]

6.35 [0.250]

How to Order - Stock Flex Sensor

FS

0055

253

Series

Model

Active Length

Resistance

FS = Flex Sensor

L = Linear

0055 = 55.37mm

253 = 25K Ohms

ST
Connectors
ST = Solder Tab

How It Works
Flat (nominal resistance)
45 Bend (increased resistance)
90 Bend (resistance increased further)

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Schematics

Following are notes from the ITP Flex Sensor Workshop

"The impedance buffer in the [Basic Flex Sensor Circuit] (above) is a single sided operational amplifier, used with these
sensors because the low bias current of the op amp reduces errer due to source impedance of the flex sensor as
voltage divider. Suggested op amps are the LM358 or LM324."
"You can also test your flex sensor using the simplest circut, and skip the op amp."
"Adjustable Buffer - a potentiometer can be added to the
circuit to adjust the sensitivity range."

"Variable Deflection Threshold Switch - an op amp is used

and outputs either high or low depending on the voltage of the
inverting input. In this way you can use the flex sensor as a
switch without going through a microcontroller."

"Resistance to Voltage Converter - use the sensor as the

input of a resistance to voltage converter using a dual sided
supply op-amp. A negative reference voltage will give a positive
output. Should be used in situations when you want output at a
low degree of bending."

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